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We were a bit skeptical about getting this dyson against the other good ones(I would call them bulkier as compared to the dc44), but since overstock had a free return , we decided to try it. We live in a 1000 sqft apartment and space is always a constrain, so the fact that you can hook this up on a wall was appealing. So after almost a month of using this vaccum, we are very pleased with the purchase. Here are the only points which bothered us initially, but not anymore - 1. The actual time the battery runs - 20 mins(8 minutes in full power) - We certainly felt that 5 mins more on top of 20 would have made a big difference; however we noticed that since it is light and cordless, its easier to move around and we complete almost 90% of the apartment in about 20 mins. Now, since we vacuum about twice a week, there's not much dirt in the apartment and most of the times we finish our apartment in less than 20 mins. I would say that the ease of maneuvering this unit makes up for the less time. 2. The vacuum head is not wide enough - being a small vacuum we were initially feeling that the head being small, we take more time to cover a small area as against the wider head vacuums. However with use we noticed that the weight and the ease of maneuvering the vacuum (and being cordless) is much more efficient that the wider vacuum heads we had before. This is not a concern now. 3. You need to keep the button pressed for the unit to stay on - This was a big pain. But not a big concern after you get used to it. 4. Frequent clean up of the vacuum head - the only thing which still bothers me is that all the hair gets entangled(rolls up on the vacuum brush) in the vacuum brush after every clean. This does mean that I have to clean up the vacuum head brush after every run, but the benefits of the vacuum make up for it. I also think that this is the case with all the vacuums, but most of the vacuums do not make it so easy as dyson to keep your vacuum clean. I do not need to talk all the good things about dyson since they keep up to the reputation. But hopefully the above helps you with the purchase.
I love this machine. If you are looking for something to suck up dirt, crumbs, pet hair, etc. it is perfect. I have a large house so I wouldn't depend on it to do the whole thing but it probably would work well for a small house or apartment. I needed it for spot cleaning and it does a great job.
I use this vac for pet hair on hardwood floors and to pick up the mess from my firewood. Vac does both with ease. With two dogs this vac gets used almost daily and the work gets done because it is so much easier than breaking out the big vac. Batery life has not been a trouble as I can do my entire Cape 1st floor in a basic clean up on a charge. Easilly lasts 15 min on standard suction about half that on boost mode but I really dont need the extra suction unless its in a corner that got wet like in the bathroom. I am glad I bought this over the 35 model. Attachments are quality and both brushes work very well and its easy to get the long hairs that wrap around the power brush off. Be carefull on cleanout you press the button and the bottom drops open and you need to be aware dust can dump out if you are not over the trash but once you do it once you will figure it out. I am very glad I spent the money on this unit it is pricey but I get my use out of it. My only grip is the paint on the tube handle scratches very easily and it was scratched up after the first use but it is a tool not a display piece but why paint it if it is not super durable.
This vacuum is even lighter than I imagined yet the power is awesome. Sometimes a technology comes along and redefines the product. This is one of those technologies. Yes it's more expensive, and yes it is that much better. It's like having a big powerful vac in a small handy package. Spend the money - you won't be sorry.
This vacuum can indeed serve as a whole-house vacuum provided you have a small house/apt and mostly hard-surface floors (with some small amount of rugs and carpeting). Before purchasing I looked at many sites for reviews of this product before purchasing, and was specifically looking for the capability of this vacuum to serve as a whole-house vacuum for hardwood floors. I found a few that said yes, and purchased it based on that assumption. This vacuum does in-fact have the power and capacity to clean an entire small house (floors, furniture, etc) if you have mostly hard-surface floors. I have a 1450 sq. foot house with 80-90% hardwood and tile floors with 2 area rugs. It has the same suction power on hard surfaces as my 12-amp Bissel upright and plenty of battery life for an entire house. On carpet, you really do need to use the "Max Power" option, which uses double the battery power, so this vacuum would not be sufficient to clean an entire house if much of it was carpeted surfaces. It is GREAT as a spot cleaner either way, but at $300-400, it's really expensive for that use. It is great to be able to grab it off the wall and clean anywhere and everywhere without finding a plug behind furniture and having to move the cord in each room. Additionally, it fits UNDER all of my furniture, so I don't have to move furniture to clean under it or to find a plug behind it. It does have a very small capacity, so expect to empty if often if you have a lot of pet hair. On the trigger issue that many people complain about, I don't really have an issue with holding it down during use, but it could definitely be a "softer" trigger with less force required. I tied a rubber band around it to reduce the force necessary to activate it, which I had seen suggested in another review, and this did make it a bit easier, but the rubber band broke later and I haven't bothered to replace it.
Love Dyson. Already own Dyson vaccine. Bought this for in-between regular cleaning. I have hardwood floors and big dog that sheds so I need to vaccine quite a bit. Love this vacuum!
Just the right tool, for those in between vacuum days. Great suction and maneuverability .
I love this little cordless Dyson! I have the big Dyson animal which is great as well. This cordless is great for quick pick ups! I have indoor cats, so I'm always vacuuming! I guess the only con maybe for some that the charge is only for 20 minutes. And takes 5 hours to recharge. It works for me! You won't be disappointed!
I love this hand held cordless vacuum. It pricy but it's worth very penny! It' easy to use and very light. The attachment that came with it is very useful. Dyson makes a FANTASTIC products. I have more then one of their vacuum cleaners. I wished that I would have bought it sooner.
I have 2 cats at home and now with hardwood floor I was looking for something quick to pick up cat food or litter without having to lug a big upright. This has awesome suction power, you can clearly see what is being picked up. I wasn't too fond of having to always hold down the on off button. Not sure the purpose of that, but an on off switch would've been better. I recommend even for pet free homes!
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4-star hotel in Wuppertal with a full-service spa
Situated in the city center, this hotel is close to Von der Heydt-Museum, Historic City Hall, and St. Laurentius Church. Also nearby are Botanischer Garten and University of Wuppertal.
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In addition to a restaurant, InterCityHotel Wuppertal features a sauna. Other amenities include a full-service spa and a bar/lounge.
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In addition to a full-service spa, InterCityHotel Wuppertal features a sauna and a steam room. The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A computer station is located on site and high-speed wireless Internet access is complimentary.
Business amenities at this 4-star property consist of a business center, audiovisual equipment, and small meeting rooms. Event facilities include conference/meeting rooms, a ballroom, and banquet facilities. This business-friendly hotel also offers a fitness center, a library, and multilingual staff.
- Steam room
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- Complimentary newspapers in lobby
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- Room service (limited hours)
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
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- Number of floors - 6
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- Computer station
- Half board rates available
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- Year Built 1985
- Number of meeting/conference rooms - 6
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
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Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge between 6 AM and 10 AM.
Flemings Brasserie - This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
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Recreational amenities at the hotel include a sauna, a steam room, and a fitness center.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
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- Bowling alley nearby
- Golf lessons available nearby
- Mind and Body
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Gueven. Services include massages, facials, and body scrubs.
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To make requests for specific accessibility needs, complete the "Special or Accessibility Requests" section of "Trip Preferences" when you book your hotel.
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The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
- Self parking fee: EUR 12 per night
- Pet fee: EUR 10 per pet, per night
- Rollaway bed fee: EUR 30 per night
- We Should Mention
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. A resort fee is included in the total price displayed. The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
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Sects in Islam and influence by other religions
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Also, how was Islam influenced by other religions in the Middle East?
Also, how was Islam influenced by other religions in the Middle East?
al-hamdu lillaah.The one and only religion that Allaah, the Most Gracious, accepts is Islam. This religion has one path, one direction and is based on one methodology—that which the Prophet of Islam Muhammad (peace be upon him) followed along with his comrades. This religion which Allaah has chosen for mankind is not subdivided into different sects nor does it divert into different paths. However, a number of people have gone astray and corrupted the religion, forming many different groups that bear no relation to Islam, examples of which are Al-Baatiniya,, Al-Qadyaninya, and the Bahaa'iya, among which Allaah the Most Exalted and Glorious has warned us in the Holy Qur'aan:" And verily this (i.e. Allah's commandments mentioned in the previous two verses 151 and 152) is my straight path, so follow it, and follow not (other) paths, for they will separate you from His path. This He has ordained for you that you may become Al- Muttaqoon ( the pious-see V2:2) " Verse # 153, Surat Al An'aam.As for the second part of the question, the noble inquirer must know that Islam came down from the heavens in the form of divine revelations and inspirations to the Prophet (peace be upon him). Islam is the religion that Allaah has accepted for his worshippers, and has chosen it to mark the final completion of all that preceded it and thus supercede and be the seal for all religions. Therefore, it is not possible to say that Islam was influenced by other religions (as it was revealed by God, Allaah, the Almighty). We hope that you will read more about this religion and we ask Allaah to guide you to the True Path.
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"Facts, experiments, tricks based on scientific principles, and things to make comprise the text of this book. The material is divided into four sections--water, air, movement, and light. The language used is clear, concise, and interesting. Every experiment, trick, and object to make is not only explained clearly but illustrated as well, making the book especially useful for the visual learner. There is so much here to intrigue readers! This will surely bring young readers into the interesting world of science." --(starred)Science Books & Films.
The 1990sby Richard A. Schwartz
Aimed at students and general readers, this reference collects hundreds of eyewitness accounts to provide an overview of the 1990s as they were experienced by people from all segments of society. These accounts include (for example) diary entries, letters, speeches, and newspaper articles. Each chapter covers one year and features an introductory essay and chronology. The text of a number of critical documents--such as the Charters of Paris for a New Europe--are found in the appendix, along with 20 capsule biographies of key figures.
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The 21 Balloonsby William Pène du Bois
The incredible adventures of Professor Sherman, who in 1883 sets off in a balloon across the Pacific, survives the volcanic eruption, and is eventually picked up in the Atlantic ocean. Newbery Award winner.
25 Wacky and Wonderful Stories That Boost Vocabularyby Dan Greenberg
No more ho-hum, forgettable vocabulary lessons! These reproducible, funny stories will grab your students' attention and help them remember the prefixes, suffixes, and roots they need to know so they can become better readers and writers. A great way to boost standardized test scores!
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A shipyard apprentice finds high adventure aboard the S.S. Alabama, a Confederate ship which sails the Atlantic destroying Union vessels.
30 Days of No Gossipby Stephanie Faris
Can a middle school gossip queen change her ways, or will she lose her BFF for good? Find out in this M!X original novel.Maddie Evans prides herself on being the gossip queen of Troy Middle School. She is the first person her classmates go to when they need the latest news on the ins-and-outs of TMS--and Maddie never disappoints. Her best friend since birth, Vi, isn't crazy about Maddie's penchant for passing on rumors, but it's never been an issue in their friendship. Until the day Maddie lets slip who Vi is crushing on--in front of her crush. Vi is furious, and she confronts Maddie with an ultimatum: no gossip for 30 days, or twelve years of sisterhood goes down the drain. Maddie agrees, but only a week into the challenge, she gets one of the juiciest pieces of gossip EVER--something that could affect the future of the school. Will she be able to keep her mouth shut and tame her ways? Or will she be left standing alone with no one to hear her stories?
30 Days to Finding and Keeping Sassy Sidekicks and BFFsby Clea Hantman
Life is just more fun with friends. And who doesn't want a sidekick in case there's ever a need to fight crime or solve a mystery?
The 39 Clues: The Cahill Files: Spymastersby Clifford Riley
Three adventure stories from the Cahill vault, together for the first time! Read at your own risk. . . In 1814, redcoats burned the White House to the ground. In 1889, Harry Houdini discovered a trick that would save his life. In 1955, the U.S. launched the world's first nuclear submarine. And one family pulled the strings behind the scenes at each of these events: the Cahills--the most powerful family the world has ever known. Now the Cahills have opened their vault and dangerous secrets are pouring out. This volume contains three previously-published ebook adventures, THE REDCOAT CHASE, THE SUBMARINE JOB, and THE HOUDINI ESCAPE, three stories that will change history as we know it forever. Flee alongside a young Cahill as Washington burns, unlock Houdini's magic, and stow away with young Fiske Cahill on a desperate mission that could cost him his life. Venture into the vault if you dare. But don't say we didn't warn you.
The 39 Clues: Unstoppable Book 2: Breakawayby Jeff Hirsch
A Nightmare Come True As a member of the most powerful family history has ever known, thirteen-year-old Dan Cahill has been shot at, kidnapped, and even thrown into a pit with a deadly snake. He's survived it all due to luck, smarts, and his older sister, Amy, who always sticks by his side. Now Dan and Amy are facing their greatest threat yet, an enemy who has found a way to use the source of the Cahill family power against them. To stop him, Dan and Amy must set out on a desperate mission that will take them from one of the world's hottest regions all the way to the frozen blast of the Arctic Circle. But with the enemy closing in , Dan finds himself facing the one terror he never imagined - being betrayed by his own sister.
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42: The Jackie Robinson Storyby Aaron Rosenberg
A movie tie-in novel about Jackie Robinson's life story. In theaters 4/12/13. A novel based on the movie 42--a biopic about Jackie Robinson's history-making signing with the Brooklyn Dodgers as the first African American Major League Baseball player. Includes a full-color insert of photos from the movie.
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Discover shapes and patterns that will make you say "Ge-O-My!" during a docent-guided, geometry-themed tour of the Museum, and then go hands-on at Betty Brinn Children's Museum with guided exploration and play.
What do art, science, and technology have in common? Design! Immerse students in the creative design process, inspired by architect Santiago Calatrava. After exploring the Calatrava-designed addition to the Museum, students visit Discovery World for an adventure in prototyping and industrial automation in the Rockwell Automation Dream Machine.
Extend your MSO Concert for Schools experience with a docent-guided tour of the Museum's works of art that relate to concert themes. See complete list of program dates, concerts, and tour topics.
One day only! Wisconsin history comes alive in an interactive performance by storyteller/performer Bob Kann, and in works of art from the Museum's Collection. This program is completely connected to state history curriculum and includes everything from artifacts and folk art to Wisconsin legends such as Harry Houdini, and weird-but-true inventions (ice cream sundaes, anyone?).
The environment, and your imagination, plays an important role in unearthing the history of sculpture. Learn sculpture inside and out—or better said, indoors and outdoors!—at these two important Milwaukee institutions.
This tour, inspired by Milwaukee Writing Project teaching strategies and grounded in the Six Traits of Writing framework, introduces the Museum as a place of inspiration for writing. After receiving their own Museum journal/sketchbooks, students look closely at works of art, using a variety of writing skills, developing a descriptive word bank, and practicing "low stakes" writing.
American painter Thomas Sully (1783–1872) had a lifelong connection to and love of the theatre and literature. Explore his artistic imagination in the exhibition Thomas Sully: Painted Performance, on a docent-led tour, and then participate in a theater workshop facilitated by the educators of First Stage. Students will learn skills to help them onstage (presence, expression, focus, projection) and in life (self-confidence, discipline, integrity, commitment, teamwork).
This daylong regional conference follows the same format as the Art of Writing summer edition (see below) but is geared towards individual students, or groups of students registered through their school.
Young writers and artists use the Museum as inspiration for first-person narrative writing or artwork in this daylong, statewide conference. Through brainstorming, drafting, revising, and working with teachers and peers, they produce a finished manuscript or artwork that is then published. The Museum collaborates with the Kettle Moraine School District for this program.
Be the artist! Students explore the Museum's Collection on a tour of your choice, and then create their own work of art in the studio. Museum staff will design a project that fits your curriculum.
A visit to the Herzfeld Print, Drawing, and Photography Study Center offers a special opportunity to get up-close and personal with works on paper. Create a custom list or choose from the following themes: African American artists; architecture; figures and portraits; history and techniques of photography; history and techniques of printmaking; Latin American artists; modern and contemporary art; mythology; natural sciences; and women artists.
Prepare your Visual Arts Classic team with a workshop at the Museum. Students will explore the history and context of works of art that either relate to or are by artists in the competition theme. (Please note: Many, but not all of the artists in the theme are represented in the Museum's Collection.)
For more than thirty-five years, the Junior Docent School Program has introduced elementary school students to the vocabulary, elements, and history of art while developing critical thinking skills. Over three consecutive years, students visit nine times, contextualizing art into their life. After a culminating project presented to their peers and family, they become official Junior Docents!


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The Youth Conference adopted 21 joint conclusions drafted by more than 250 young people and policy-makers from all 28-member states of the EU.
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Around 150 youth representatives and Ministry officials from the 27 Member States defined the 21 conclusions of the Social Dialogue cycle on Social Inclusion.
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The third phase of the Structured Dialogue cycle on the "Participation of young people in democratic life" focused on "Youth participation and social inclusion".
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"One of the most dangerous things that can happen to a child is to kill or torture an animal and get away with it." -Anthropologist Margaret Mead
Until the past 20 years, the connection between violence against animals and violence against humans went unrecognized. Now a growing body of research has shown that people who abuse animals rarely stop there.
Increasingly, child protection and social service agencies, mental health professionals, and educators recognize that animal abuse is aggressive and antisocial behavior. It is also a reliable predictor of violence against people after a young abuser grows up.
Children learn about abuse by being its victim. They often fail to develop empathy, and without this key quality they cannot recognize their victims' pain. When they begin to "act out" their abuse trauma, children first target animals. As adults, they find new victims among the most vulnerable--children, partners, and the elderly.
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A 1997 study by the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and Northeastern University found that 70 percent of animal abusers had committed at least one other crime. Almost 40 percent had committed violent crimes against people.
The researchers also compared matched groups of abusers and non-abusers over a 20-year period. They found the abusers were five times more likely to commit violent crimes than the non-abusers.
Many adults, including teachers, camp counselors, family friends and parents have a bond of trust with children. If you are a trusted adult, you may hear children talk about animal abuse they have seen or even committed. When children reveal violence against animals, rely on the trusting relationship to talk to them and learn more.
By getting as much information from the child as possible and reporting the suspected animal cruelty, you can help break the cycle of violence in your community. You may also need to seek guidance from other professionals or agencies if you learn of other kinds of abuse, such as domestic violence. In cases where a report of animal abuse would put the complainant at risk, contact a social services agency first. Animal control officers are also trained to look for signs of other kinds of violence and are required to report what they've seen to social service agencies.
Get tips on identifying and reporting animal cruelty and neglect.
At PAWS, we work to combat violence toward animals and people through our Humane Education Program by nurturing the compassion in every child.
Humane Society of the United States (HSUS)
Their First Strike campaign offers investigative support, rewards, expert testimony, and information on the animal-human cruelty connection to law enforcement and prosecutors in high-profile animal cruelty cases. HSUS also conducts an annual study of animal cruelty cases.
2100 L St NW, Washington D.C. 20037
202.452.1100, fax: 301.258.3081
This organization offers "Breaking the Cycles of Violence: A Practical Guide," a 26-minute video and 64-page training manual developed to help human service and animal care professionals recognize, report, investigate, and treat their interrelated forms of family violence.
Latham Plaza Building, 1826 Clement Ave, Alameda, CA 95401
Animal Legal Defense Fund (ALDF)
A national non-profit of attorneys, law students, professors, and other legal professionals who work to ensure enforcement of state and federal animal protection laws.
Anti-Cruelty Division: 919 SW Taylor St, Fourth Floor, Portland, OR 97205-2542
National Office: 127 Fourth St, Petaluma, CA 94952-3005
American Humane works to protect children and animals through public education, advocacy, and training for animal control officers and humane professionals.
63 Inverness Dr, East, Englewood, CO 80112-5117
ASI is an independent research and educational organization that advances the status of animals in public policy and promotes the study of human-animal relationships.
2512 Carpenter Rd, Suite 201-A2 Ann Arbor, MI 48108-1188
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"Animal Abuse and Youth Violence"
Juvenile Justice Bulletin. U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Program. September, 2001. Frank R. Ascione.
"Another Weapon for Combating Family Violence: Prevention of Animal Abuse." Animal Law. Volume 4, 1998, pp. 1-31.
Child Abuse, Domestic Violence, and Animal Abuse: Linking the Circles of Compassion for Prevention and Intervention, Frank R. Ascione and Phil Arkow
Cruelty to Animals and Interpersonal Violence: Readings in Research and Application, Frank R. Ascione, author and Randall Lockwood, editor
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- SHOW ME ANOTHER:Health Prayer of the Day
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Keep My Mind Focused on Good Health
O Lord, I find it hard to remember what it was like
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Help me keep my mind focused on good health
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Let me be positive about the course of treatment
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Source: Copyright (c) 2005 by Maureen Pratt. From "Peace in the Storm: Meditations on Chronic Pain and Illness" by Maureen Pratt, published by Doubleday, a division of Random House, Inc. Reprinted with permission.
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Rest, relaxation and craft beer. What more could he want for Father's Day? Treat Dad to the Wentworth Mansion 'Father's Day, Beer and Blue Jeans' Package. He'll relish in two nights of luxury in a Mansion Room and two seats at the Circa 1886 Craft Beer and Blue Jeans Dinner - a four course meal paired with locally brewed beer. (Package price based on two nights for two adults; $165/per additional person.)
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Spend an extended 4th of July weekend in Charleston and partake in a true Southern Independence Day celebration. With this special package, you'll relax and indulge in the luxury of the Wentworth Mansion for three nights and enjoy two seats at Circa 1886's Sizzling Summer Celebration. This 4th of July celebration promises cold libations and delicacies hot off the grill. After dark you'll head to the cupola with a glass of champagne to delight in a panoramic view of Charleston's many fireworks displays. (Package price excludes additional beverages at the Sizzling Summer Celebration.)
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December 10 - 11, 2014 | from $590
Travel back in time with a retelling of the classic Dickens Christmas Carol story accompanied by a four-course dinner at Circa 1886 inspired by the novella. Storyteller Tim Lowry will take guests to Victorian England for a lively retelling of the beloved Charles Dickens' Christmas Carol. Conclude your festive evening with an overnight stay for two in the luxury of the Wentworth Mansion, where your amenities include afternoon wine and hors d'oeuvres and hot southern breakfast. (Package based on two people for one night; $145/additional person. Price excludes room tax and beverages)
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Ring 2015 in at the luxurious Wentworth Mansion. Our New Year's Eve Package treats two guests to three nights in downtown Charleston and a special dinner to celebrate the season. On New Years Eve, guests will enjoy a festive and romantic six-course, prix fixe dinner at our Circa 1886 Restaurant, rounded out with two complimentary glasses of champagne. Return to your room and ring in the new year with a bottle of champagne. (Additional beverages and room tax not included.)
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Canumb aims to crunch data on various forms and turn them into something meaningful. A variety of inputs are currently supported, such as different number base conversions (decimal to hexadecimal, binary to hexadecimal, octal to decimal, etc.) and various encoded formats (a base64 encoder decoder and a URI encoder decoder). It's built to allow for extension when the future demands other input formats be crunched.
Quizzley is a simple site that allows you to create a quiz or a poll and distribute it to your audience. Once your audience pairs with the quiz/poll, their smartphone will automatically transform into the voting pad. It's a fast way to interact with your audience; no authentication or registration are needed.
The Graphical Models Toolkit (GMTK) is a toolkit for rapidly prototyping statistical models using dynamic graphical models (DGMs) and dynamic Bayesian networks (DBNs). It can be used for speech and language processing, bioinformatics, activity recognition, and any time series application. It features exact and approximate inference, many built-in factors including dense, sparse, and deterministic conditional probability tables, native support for ARPA backoff-based factors and factored language models, parameter sharing, gamma and beta distributions, dense and sparse Gaussian factors, heterogeneous mixtures, deep neural network factors, and time-inhomogeneous trellis factors, arbitrary order embedded Markov chains, a GUI graph viewer, and much more.
Dolphin Dispatch is trucking dispatch software that allows you to track dispatches, convert completed loads into invoices, and receive cash against invoices. Rates can be automatically generated based on origin and destination zip codes. It offers: unlimited users/multi-user, and unlimited data in a MySQL database. It can quickly convert completed loads into invoices, upload additional documents associated with loads, and email or text drivers directly from the system.
Bear is a lightweight remote automation tool for Groovy/Java/JVM. It allows you to deploy projects, setup your cluster, and install software to your remote machines. It differs from other existing tools in that it uses a programmatic approach - your deployment is a regular Java class. It also uses static types, chained method calls, FP, and fluent programming techniques.
360-FAAR (Firewall Analysis Audit and Repair) is an offline, command line, Perl firewall policy manipulation tool to filter, compare to logs, merge, translate, and output firewall commands for new policies, in Checkpoint dbedit, Cisco ASA, or ScreenOS commands. It is all contained in one file. It can read policy and logs for: Checkpoint FW1 (in odumper.csv / logexport format), Netscreen ScreenOS (in get config / syslog format), and Cisco ASA (show run / syslog format). It uses both inclusive and exclusive CIDR and text filters, permitting you to split large policies into smaller ones for virutalization at the same time as removing unused connectivity. It supports policy to log association, object translation, rulebase reordering and simplification, rule moves, and duplicate matching automatically. It allows you to seamlessly move rules to where you need them. 'print' mode creates a spreadsheet for your audit needs with one command.
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JRF is encouraging our member communities and people everywhere to respond to the humanitarian crisis in Haiti due to the recent disasterous earthquake there. To expidite donations we are not setting up a separate donation fund, rather encouraging donations to our partner organizations who work directly on the ground in relief efforts.
With a per capita income of $3.60 per day, Haiti is the most impoverished country in the Western Hemisphere. Thus, its population is especially vulnerable to natural disasters, such as the recent earthquake. Based on initial reports of widespread devastation and a high number of casualties, relief agencies anticipate that the immediate and long-term needs will be profound. Our prayers and our concrete actions are directed at this time to the many people in Haiti, both Haitian citizens and the many international visitors, aid workers and support people who have lost their lives and those who have lost loved ones. We also pray for the healing of those injured by the earthquake.
Prayers for the People of Haiti: http://jrf.org/Prayers-for-Haiti
Donations to AJWS's "Haiti Earthquake Relief Fund," which can be made at www.ajws.org/haitiearthquake, will enable AJWS's network of grantees in Haiti to meet the urgent needs of the population based on real-time, on-the-ground assessments.
The Jewish Federations of North America is partnering with the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) to provide aid and relief to victims http://www.jewishfederations.org/page.aspx?id=213133.
The Jewish Coalition for Disaster Relief, of which JRF is an executive committee member participating in decisions on relief funding, is also responding long-term: http://www.jdc.org/jcdr_about.html.
MAZON, an external affiliate with JRF, is also responding to the situation, http://mazon.org/2010/01/13/mazon-launches-emergency-haiti-fund/
Joint Distribution Committee: https://www.jdc.org/donation/donate.aspx
Gig Pomerantz, a member of Shir Hadash, Milwaukee, WI, is President and Executive Director of Youthaiti, http://www.youthaiti.org/
Beverly Bell- Blog from Haiti http://www.michaelmoore.com/blogger/BeverlyBell
For an extensive list of faith-based global relief organizations responding to the disaster see http://www.interaction.org/crisis-list/earthquake-haiti
Jewish Communities Response: http://jta.org/news/article/2010/01/19/1010227/jewish-community-stands-behind-haitiMother of Haitian baby honors IDF rescuers http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BL2PPJaiPOQ
To find information about friends and family in Haiti: The U.S. State Department set up a toll-free number to call for information about family members in Haiti: 1-888-407-4747.


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The supernatural is the natural not yet understood.
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Elbert Green Hubbard (June 19, 1856 May 7, 1915) was an American philosopher and writer. He is perhaps most famous for his essay A Message to Garcia.
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Asia Society has played a pioneering role in promoting the development of high-quality Chinese language programs in the United States. Under the continuing guidance and leadership of Vivien Stewart, Senior Advisor for Education and Chair of Asia Society's Confucius Classrooms Initiative, we are expanding the scope of our work by establishing a new team dedicated to Chinese Language Initiatives as of September 2009.
Vivien Stewart
Senior Advisor for Education and Chair of the Asia Society Confucius Classrooms Initiative
From 2001–2009, Ms. Stewart led the development of Asia Society's programs to promote the study of Asia and other world regions, languages, and cultures in American schools and to build connections between U.S. and Asian education leaders. This included working with a network of state and national education leaders to promote international education; developing Asia Society's national initiative to expand the teaching of Chinese; creating a prizes program to recognize excellence in international education; and providing publications and web resources for teachers and students. Internationally, she has developed a series of international benchmarking exchanges to share expertise between American and Asian education, business, and policy leaders on how to improve education to meet the demands of globalization. Prior to Asia Society, Ms. Stewart was the Director of Education programs at Carnegie Corporation of New York, where she managed a number of national education programs and influential education task forces. She has also been a Senior Advisor on Education at the United Nations. She has undergraduate and graduate degrees from Oxford University and, in 2007, was awarded the Harold McGraw Prize for her national contributions to education. As Chair of the Confucius Classrooms Initiative, she will chair the advisory committees and ensure that the Initiative is connected to education leaders across the United States.
Chris Livaccari
Associate Director, Chinese Language Initiatives
Chris is our Chinese Language Initiatives team manager and the instructional coordinator for the Confucius Classrooms Initiative. He joined Asia Society in 2009 after leading the development of a new New York City public school called The High School for Language and Diplomacy, which is a member of the Asia Society International Studies Schools Network. He spent three years as a Chinese and Japanese language teacher in New York Public Schools, and was a founding member of the faculty at The College of Staten Island High School for International Studies. Chris's language classes have been featured on ABC News, NBC's Today Show, PBS, and have been frequently profiled in other media. He is co-author of the Chinese for Tomorrow textbook series, a member of the Board of Directors of the Chinese Language Teachers Association of Greater New York (CLTA-GNY), and served as Chair of the 2008 CLTA-GNY Annual Conference, which was held on the theme of "Chinese as a World Language." A former U.S. Foreign Service Officer, Chris held postings as Deputy Director of the Tokyo American Center at the U.S. Embassy in Japan and as Vice Consul at the U.S. Consulate General in Shanghai. He studied Chinese and Japanese literature at Columbia University and holds advanced degrees from the University of Chicago and New York University. He has lived in New York, Washington, Chicago, Tokyo, Yokohama, Shanghai, and in China's Shandong province. He speaks Mandarin Chinese and Japanese fluently, and is proficient in Korean.
Jeff Wang
Assistant Director, Chinese Language Initiatives
Jeff is the partnership coordinator for our Confucius Classrooms Initiative, and our manager of technology and operations. Jeff joined Asia Society's Chinese Language Initiatives in March of 2007. He has worked on the annual National Chinese Language Conference; the monthly e-newsletter and the website of the Initiatives; a DVD titled "Learning Chinese in American Schools;" a report on Chinese language education in the U.S.; and a Chinese language curriculum project themed around "China and Globalization." Jeff also helped conceptualize the Confucius Classrooms Initiative here at Asia Society. He is particularly interested in how to foster meaningful and successful partnerships between U.S. and Chinese schools. Prior to joining Asia Society, Jeff worked for the Connecticut Shandong Sister School Partnership Project, which links Connecticut's schools with Chinese counterparts. Jeff also worked for the Connecticut Baden-Wuerttemberg Exchange, which facilitates faculty and student exchanges between 19 higher education institutions in the two states. He studied comparative economic history of Western Europe and the Yangtze Delta, and received an MA in international affairs from the University of Connecticut. He also holds a BA in German, International Relations, and Economics from Connecticut College and spent a year at the Universität Heidelberg. He is a native of Shanghai, where he finished high school.
Eleise Jones
Program Associate, Chinese Language Initiatives
Eleise is the editor of our monthly newsletter and website, and is our coordinator for the annual National Chinese Language Conference, which is held in partnership with the College Board. She began her Chinese language studies in Minnesota's Saint Paul Public Schools system, and later earned her BA in English and East Asian Studies at the College of Saint Benedict. Eleise also studied at Southwest China Normal University in Sichuan Province; taught English and culture at Zhanjiang Normal College in Guangdong Province; and earned her MA in Chinese Studies at the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS)–University of London, where she wrote her dissertation on modern Chinese literature. Her previous work experience includes writing and editing for a wide variety of audiences. Most recently, she was an editor and project manager with Cheng & Tsui, a renowned publisher of Asian literature and multimedia educational materials.
Yi Zheng
Administrative Associate, Chinese Language Initiatives
Yi manages our office and meeting logistics, data, and research. She graduated from Bowdoin College with a double major in Asian Studies and Psychology, and a minor in Economics. She was the recipient of a Freeman Foundation grant to assist Gwen Moore, founder of the Gwen Moore Children's Fund, in her work with schools in Guizhou, China. In addition to being a fluent speaker of both Mandarin and the Fuzhou dialect of Chinese, Yi has studied in Beijing (also under a Freeman grant); worked as a travel leader for Windsor Mountain International, bringing American high school students to China; and worked as a badminton coach in New York City. Yi brings to Asia Society a unique and impressive skill set, including her languages, research, and quantitative skills.


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let it not be said we are not a classy lot.Originally Posted by kikibalt
there are folks here that help keep the boxrec ledger. right now who it is escapes my suddenly addled mind. i hope they read these posts of ours and check in.
my hat goes off to the boxrec people. seems such an insurmountable task. you for one know how many fights there have been. to catalogue them is a lot of work.
you know i think i will start a thread on that and see what turns up.


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In New York, the Supreme Court's Tuesday decision to overturn a provision of the Voting Rights Act was swiftly and almost universally condemned, and while the city will see a potential change in how it can handle voting laws, many local elected officials and civil rights advocates called it a step backwards. NY1's Bobby Cuza filed the following report.
Last week, Albany lawmakers passed a bill allowing for the return of the old lever voting machines in this year's primary elections. Normally, before that law could take effect, the U.S. Department Of Justice would have to review it to ensure minority voting rights were protected. Now that step has been eliminated.
"It will make our life a little easier in terms of having one less level of review that we would have to undergo," said Frederic Umane, the president of the city Board of Elections.
Many say it also means less protection for minorities. Thanks to a history of voter discrimination in New York, including a required English literacy test, Manhattan, Brooklyn and the Bronx were put under federal oversight in the 1970s.
Advocates say while much progress has been made since then, discrimination now takes more subtle forms.
"If we have ever been in a place where we can actually say with pride that we are leading the western democracies in voter participation and voter registration, then perhaps we should be talking about getting rid of some of these protections. We're not even close to that," said Juan Cartagena, the president of LatinoJustice PRLDEF.
Federal monitors will likely still be sent observe city elections, and the ruling does not prevent lawsuits under the Voting Rights Act, though that is a more burdensome process.
"Under the new decision today, residents, New Yorkers, would have to go through a very costly, time-consuming litigation situation through the federal courts that could take one, two or three years and thousands and thousands of dollars," said Jeffrey Wice, an attorney for Effective NY.
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Former Bronx Assemblyman Michael Benjamin said, "New york has changed. It no longer looks like New York of 1970. There's no doubt that we've changed. It's a much different looking city. Many more languages are spoken, many more people of color have been elected to public office."
The Bloomberg administration had filed a brief in this case supporting the Voting Rights Act. In a statement Tuesday, Bloomberg said the onus is now on Congress to update the Voting Rights Act to conform to the ruling.
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"This decision sends a message to industry: you cannot have free rein to destroy our nation's streams and wetlands," said Earthjustice attorney Howard Fox, who intervened in the industry suit on behalf of NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council) and Sierra Club. "Everyone who cares about protecting our nation's waters can give thanks today for this decision."
Under the Clean Water Act, discharge of dredged or fill material into US waters requires a permit from the Army Corps of Engineers. Normally, would-be dischargers must apply for such permits individually. However, if the Corps identifies a category of activities that would have only minimal environmental impact, it can issue a general permit -- that is, a blanket authorization for all activities in the category, without the normal individual scrutiny and opportunity for public input. In the past, the Corps has issued various general permits -- known as nationwide permits -- that apply throughout the nation.
In 2000 and again in 2002, the Corps revised and reissued numerous nationwide permits. Industry sued to weaken these permits, seeking to gain broader blanket authorization to harm wetlands and streams. Earthjustice intervened on behalf of NRDC and Sierra Club to oppose the industry suits.
"We went to court to ensure that the already excessive destruction allowed under the existing permits was not made worse by a return to the days when headwater streams and wetlands were virtually written-off for protection," said Daniel Rosenberg, an attorney with NRDC. "For the developer and mining interests who brought this case, weak permits aren't good enough, they want whole classes of streams and wetlands to lose Clean Water Act protection. Today we give thanks that the court recognized their case was a turkey."
By granting nationwide permits, the Army Corps of Engineers essentially approves in advance destructive activities without requiring additional review of individual projects' environmental impact. Some of these permits, issued under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, have allowed the authorization of tens of thousands of wetland-destroying projects.
In a four-year regulatory process concluding in 2000, the Corps reviewed and revised its Section 404 nationwide permits to restrict the range of activities for which no individual permit is required. Some of the Corps' revised permits contain safeguards such as limits on the size of the affected area, advance notice requirements, and geographic restrictions.
The 2000 decision was weakened in certain respects under the Bush administration in January 2002 in response to industry complaints, but industry was still dissatisfied. The National Association of Home Builders and other industry groups challenged these revised nationwide permits, seeking a return to the days when they had much wider leeway to destroy wetlands without obtaining project-by-project permits.
"The Court decision is a major victory for America's wetlands and streams, but we still have a long way to go to halt the rubber-stamping of activities that destroy these resources," said Robin Mann with Sierra Club. "We must ensure that these critical resources are afforded the protections intended under the Clean Water Act."
The decision from the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia was issued November 24. The case is National Association of Home Builders v. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, et al., D.D.C. 00cv379 RJL and consolidated cases.